One

ASC has just rocked our world with this one. Successfully combining 3D elements with high quality graphics, One takes off where Contra left off.

Even though this game is still in its early stages of development, these new pics and movies will show you just how good One is going to be.

Still scheduled for a late November 1997 release, One's John Cain and his big-ass gun will be marching to your home soon.

Last updated July 1, 1997

This holiday season, PlayStation owners are going to be deluged with third-person action titles. Eidos' Tomb Raider 2 and Fighting Force, and Activision's Apocalypse are just three of the titles waiting to battle for your hard-earned buck. ASC will also make that attempt with their action newcomer One.

Set 40 years in the future, One is the story of John Cain, a man who has awakened in a strange world with a large, mechanical arm in the place of his old, left one. John must journey through five huge levels fraught with danger to discover where he is, why he's there, and most importantly, what the hell happened to his frigging arm!

John's primary motivation is rage. In fact, it's the only emotion he can feel, and it energizes him up like no power bar ever could. One has done away with power ups and health meters, and has included instead a Rage meter, which monitors John's, well, rage. As John runs, his rage increases, which makes him more powerful in both attack and defense.

Each of the five levels is full 3D, with some allowing you to roam anywhere. They take place on the side of mountains, on a monorail track underground, across rooftops, and more. You will be required to leap chasms, jump between buildings, and basically shoot everything in sight. Along with his weapons, John also has a physical attack. To aid his defenses, he can roll and do flips as well.

Although its still in an extremely early stage, One looks to be quite promising. keep an eye out for this one this holiday season.